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Ministry of Labor holds urgent meeting to follow up on earthquake in Taiwan

Ministry of Labor, "Pairoj" Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Labor held an urgent meeting to follow up on the earthquake situation in Taiwan. Charged the labor ambassador to report the news Official contact channels for labor assistance Confirming that all Thai workers are now safe. Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Labor Chaired a meeting to follow up on the situation regarding the earthquake in Taiwan. The meeting was attended by Mr. Samas Pattamasukont, Inspector General of the Ministry of Labor, and Ms. Prapawadee Kaewsiripong, Minister Counselor (Labor Department), Labor Office, Manila (Section 2), Taipei, along with Mr. Natchayawat Sanguanchai. Krit, Minister Counselor (Labor Department), Labor Office, Manila (Part 2), Kaohsiung Branch, Ms. Sodsad Kittisuwan, Minister Counselor (Labor Department), Labor Office in Japan. Participated in the meeting via VDO Conference at the meeting room of the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Labor, 7th floor, Ministry of Labor bu ilding. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Labor said that from the earthquake that occurred in Taiwan The Ministry of Labor is not complacent. and has been closely monitoring the situation Today, there was a meeting to follow up on the urgent situation with the Minister Counselor (Labor Department) who is stationed in Taiwan. and Japan which the latest progress It has been reported that Such an event is in the northern region. Nine people have died and 1,011 people have been injured. In addition, there are another 143 people waiting for help from the Taiwanese authorities, including no Thai workers injured. or died from such events By the current situation, the labor offices in Taipei and Kaohsiung Has publicized information Through online media, especially Facebook and in the Line group, a network of interpreters in both Thai and Chinese. Including various establishments How to behave to Thai workers to be informed Along with channels to contact various agencies so that Thai workers will not be alarmed by such events. Because the Taiwanese authorities have announced that in the next 3 days there will be a chance of an earthquake occurring again. At a similar level of severity to this time. 'The Ministry of Labor confirmed that Currently, all Thai workers are safe. There are no reports of Thai workers being affected by this event on the Thai soil. Particularly hard-hit cities with buildings collapsing are Hualien, where 355 Thai workers work, and New Taipei City. There are 7,637 Thai workers working in the establishment. As for those stranded in the collapsed building, It was found that there were still no Thai people. However, we would like to ask all relatives of Thai workers who go to work in Taiwan to be relieved of their worries, as the Ministry of Labor is constantly coordinating information. Between the Taiwanese authorities Labor Offices in Taipei and Kaohsiung Thai Trade and Economic Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Including a network of interpreters and establishments In the part of Thai land Relatives of Thai workers working in Taiwan You can contact and inquire at Ministry of Labor hotline 1506 press 2 Department of Employment In order to monitor the situation as well,' Mr. Pairot said. Mr. Pairot added that Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labor I express my concern to all Thai workers working in Taiwan. And please strictly comply with the official regulations. and in a safe place As for sending Thai workers to work in Taiwan, Currently not affected. And there has been no suspension of travel. As for the situation in Japan General events remain normal. Because Japan is not the epicenter of this earthquake. Source: Thai News Agency